Comments on: How To Run Multiple Operating Systems On One Computer http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:05:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: rabindra kandhr http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1975 rabindra kandhr Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:20:53 +0000 http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/#comment-1975 hi , very nice article but i want to know by useing vm can create multi user enviournment like windows xp os as client and windows 2003/redhart linux as server and both are accessing each other. if it is possible please forword the saolution in my e-mail:-rabindrakandher@gmail.com my pc configuration are Processor:-p4 1.88 gaz ram:-1 gb hard disk:- 40 gb hi ,
very nice article but i want to know
by useing vm can create multi user enviournment like windows xp os
as client and windows 2003/redhart linux as server and both are accessing each other.

if it is possible please forword the saolution in my e-mail:-rabindrakandher@gmail.com
my pc configuration are
Processor:-p4 1.88 gaz
ram:-1 gb
hard disk:- 40 gb

]]> By: Bill http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1894 Bill Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:35:27 +0000 http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/#comment-1894 Strongbad70 » I think it all depends on how much memory you have and the ultimate performance of each VM for what you want it to do. With that said, from VMware, sounds like you can create virtual machines with up to 8 virtual processors or 8 virtual cores, 2 TB virtual disks and up to 32 GB of memory per virtual machine. Performance is the key, using growable virtual disks as opposed to a pre-allocated sized disk will impact performance a bit, turning off screen savers on the VMs, etc. There some tech documents on the VMware site you can read through for guidance. If I was running Windows 7 with two VMs, one with 95 and one with 98, I would imagine they'd run okay with 4 GB of RAM. But it depends on their performance when games run since games can be graphics intensive. VMware might have a tech document that explains a base formula but ultimately it depends on performance in the end. Strongbad70 » I think it all depends on how much memory you have and the ultimate performance of each VM for what you want it to do. With that said, from VMware, sounds like you can create virtual machines with up to 8 virtual processors or 8 virtual cores, 2 TB virtual disks and up to 32 GB of memory per virtual machine.

Performance is the key, using growable virtual disks as opposed to a pre-allocated sized disk will impact performance a bit, turning off screen savers on the VMs, etc. There some tech documents on the VMware site you can read through for guidance.

If I was running Windows 7 with two VMs, one with 95 and one with 98, I would imagine they’d run okay with 4 GB of RAM. But it depends on their performance when games run since games can be graphics intensive.

VMware might have a tech document that explains a base formula but ultimately it depends on performance in the end.

]]> By: Strongbad70 http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1892 Strongbad70 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:41:41 +0000 http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/#comment-1892 How many OSes can VMware run? I'm trying to run Windows 95 & 98 to run and download all my personal files and run old games. If you can provide a number of OSes that a high-powered Windows 7 desktop could run. How many OSes can VMware run? I’m trying to run Windows 95 & 98 to run and download all my personal files and run old games. If you can provide a number of OSes that a high-powered Windows 7 desktop could run.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1851 Melissa Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:52:31 +0000 http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/#comment-1851 This page is like a one-stop shop for technologically-challenged individuals like me. ;) I really has a very productive time going through your article, Bill. This page is like a one-stop shop for technologically-challenged individuals like me. ;) I really has a very productive time going through your article, Bill.

]]> By: Sofia Loeb http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1802 Sofia Loeb Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:06:22 +0000 http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/#comment-1802 I have never thought about running multiple operating systems the way it's described here, so I think this info is going to be real helpful for me. I have never thought about running multiple operating systems the way it’s described here, so I think this info is going to be real helpful for me.
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]]> By: Julia http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1722 Julia Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:03:23 +0000 http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/#comment-1722 Thanks for such an informative article, Bill. Great blog, too. One of the few I came across this week that has great, helpful content. Thanks for such an informative article, Bill. Great blog, too. One of the few I came across this week that has great, helpful content.

]]> By: Bill http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1681 Bill Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:09:00 +0000 http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/#comment-1681 Kristine » I run Windows 7 as the main OS and I use VMware. So I'd personally create a Windows 3.11 VM. Kristine » I run Windows 7 as the main OS and I use VMware. So I’d personally create a Windows 3.11 VM.

]]> By: Kristine http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1679 Kristine Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:07:22 +0000 http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/#comment-1679 I know this sounds goofy but have windows 7 now and I want to also run the old 3.11...can this be done? And without messing up my computer? I know this sounds goofy but have windows 7 now and I want to also run the old 3.11…can this be done? And without messing up my computer?

]]> By: Amit Sharma http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1480 Amit Sharma Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:04:38 +0000 http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/#comment-1480 I have used virtual machine softwares. I used it when I needed linux for some time cause I always ran into problems installing windows and linux together on a hard drive. I have used virtual machine softwares. I used it when I needed linux for some time cause I always ran into problems installing windows and linux together on a hard drive.
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]]> By: SANTOSH SETHI http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1326 SANTOSH SETHI Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:47:07 +0000 http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/#comment-1326 How to install 2 OS in a single system. One is 32 bit another is64 bit, as my machine supports 64 bit How to install 2 OS in a single system. One is 32 bit another is64 bit, as my machine supports 64 bit

]]> By: Bill http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1157 Bill Fri, 14 May 2010 04:14:06 +0000 http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/#comment-1157 @Soccercoop: You'll need a really beefed up laptop. Tons of memory and processor speed. @Soccercoop: You’ll need a really beefed up laptop. Tons of memory and processor speed.

]]> By: Soccercoop http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1153 Soccercoop Wed, 12 May 2010 19:44:05 +0000 http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/#comment-1153 Will this software take up so much memory that it makes my laptop run slow? Will this software take up so much memory that it makes my laptop run slow?

]]> By: Bill http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1086 Bill Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:33:12 +0000 http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/#comment-1086 @Mike Rogers: Yes, love the USB stick capabilities. Thanks. @Mike Rogers: Yes, love the USB stick capabilities. Thanks.

]]> By: Mike Rogers http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1085 Mike Rogers Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:44:36 +0000 http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/#comment-1085 I run it on Windows 7, Mac and Windows XP. All run fantastically. I use VM ware not only for virtualized workstations, but for virtual testing servers for different configurations. I highly recommend it. Plus you can get the server versions for FREE as an alternative to VMWorkstation. However, I do use workstation because it lets you create a disk image that will run off a USB stick on any computer. Very handy when travelling to client sites. I run it on Windows 7, Mac and Windows XP. All run fantastically. I use VM ware not only for virtualized workstations, but for virtual testing servers for different configurations. I highly recommend it. Plus you can get the server versions for FREE as an alternative to VMWorkstation. However, I do use workstation because it lets you create a disk image that will run off a USB stick on any computer. Very handy when travelling to client sites.

]]> By: Data Processing Specialist http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-1012 Data Processing Specialist Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:55:08 +0000 http://www.thespinningdonut.com/how-to-run-multiple-operating-systems-on-one-computer/#comment-1012 Very informative article, I wonder if it could also run windows 7? Is there any problems you've encountered with the software so far? Thanks for the tips. Very informative article, I wonder if it could also run windows 7? Is there any problems you’ve encountered with the software so far? Thanks for the tips.

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